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Romano cheese vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Romano cheese and Cheshire cheese different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Cheshire cheese is higher in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 42% more than Cheshire cheese.
  • Romano cheese contains 4 times more Iron than Cheshire cheese. Romano cheese contains 0.77mg of Iron, while Cheshire cheese contains 0.21mg.
  • Cheshire cheese is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, romano and Cheese, cheshire types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.5%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.413mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano cheese Cheshire cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 387kcal 387kcal
Protein 31.8g 23.37g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 3.63g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 103mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 21mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 643mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 95mg Cheshire cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.21mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 2.79mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 464mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 700mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 233µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.012mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.293mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.08mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.413mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.074mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.83µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 19.475g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.87g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.3mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.832mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.451mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 2.238mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.945mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.612mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.56mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.821mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Cheshire cheese
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Romano cheese
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients
  2. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.